Varieties
Edible hickory nuts come from the shellbark or shagbark varieties of hickory tree. In addition to the regular hickory nut, there is a hybrid variety called a hican, which is produced by crossing the pecan tree with the hickory tree.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Hickory nuts can be prepared and used in the same way as pecans—as snacks or in baking or cooking. The nut meats from hickory nuts are more difficult to remove from their shells than those of pecans, but their delicious flavor makes it well worth the effort.
Nutritional Highlights
Hickory nuts (dried), 9 nuts (1 oz.)
Calories: 186
Protein: 3.6g
Carbohydrate: 5.2g
Total Fat: 18.2g
Fiber: 1.8g
*Good source of: Magnesium (49mg), and Thiamine (0.25mg)
*Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
